Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi commemorates the triumph of good over evil, and is a time of great merrymaking. As the restaurant says, it's an occasion "when people of different races, religions and social standings forget their differences and join together in playing with colors and eating and drinking as one, big family."
Among its celebrants, it is also known as "a glutton's dream come true."
Taj India will celebrate with a traditional Indian buffet that includes two snacks, five vegetable dishes, three non-vegetarian dishes, three desserts, a salad bar and a glass of wine.
The cost is $19.95 per person, and the hours are 5 to 10 p.m. both nights.
Taj India is at 2226 Highland Ave., next to the Western Supermarket on Birmingham's Southside.
The phone number for reservations is 939-3805.